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• MV Barima tragedy still weighs heavily – Pres. Ali

  …says govt. moving to overhaul safety, infrastructure standards (Kaieteur News) – President Irfaan Ali said the MV Barima tragedy continues to weigh heavily on him, with the loss leaving him with sleepless nights, while his government moves to use the lessons from the tragedy to strengthen safety, infrastructure, leadership and accountability. Speaking during an interview on […]

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• NIS cash flow looks healthy, but pensioners still waiting

  — Ram questions administration, actuarial warnings and $10B allocation (Kaieteur News) – The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) may have recorded a positive cash flow during the first half of 2026, but questions about its long-term sustainability, administration and treatment of contributors remain unresolved, according to Chartered Accountant Christopher Ram. Ram, in his latest column, “2026 Mid-Year […]

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• Calypso titan Mighty Sparrow dies at 91

  (Kaieteur News) – Trinidad and Tobago and the global Caribbean diaspora are in mourning following the loss of one of the region’s most formidable cultural titans. Slinger Francisco, the internationally acclaimed performer revered across generations as the “Calypso King of the World” and known universally as The Mighty Sparrow, died peacefully on Sunday, 27th September, 2026, […]

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